Transport Master Plan

Executive Summary: Draft for Public Consultation

message from the mayor

The District Council of Mount Barker is one of the fastest growing councils in Australia. With significant population growth, the District Council of Mount Barker still offers an outstanding lifestyle with a diverse and progressive community, as well as great business opportunities. Mayor Ann Ferguson

It is critical that we carefully plan for our future to achieve a positive, safe and sustainable future, whilst ensuring the lifestyle and business advantages of the District are maintained.

Transport and traffic management is an essential element of planning for growth and the development of our District. This Transport Master Plan informs the future direction for building successful, sustainable and efficient transport networks for the District.

Council is preparing for the future by planning for infrastructure projects and implementing a series of actions and strategies for the District.

During the development of the Transport Master Plan there has been extensive consultation with both community and State Government to ensure this is a robust plan that is reflective of the needs of our community. This Plan deals with the transport investment and planning necessary in this time of population growth, and offers integrated and efficient transport solutions that meet future and current needs.

Mayor

Ann Ferguson

contents

01 introduction

02 key drivers

03 consultation to results

04 outcomes, strategies and council role

05 future growth: strategies

06 public transport: strategies

07 walking and cycling: strategies

08 road safety: strategies

09 travel demand management: strategies

10 actions and implementation

12 mt barker CBD: actions

15 map: transport network 2020

20 future considerations

introduction

This document is an Executive Summary, and provides The Vision an introduction into the more comprehensive Transport The vision for the Transport Master Plan is: Master Plan. Contextual information, the specific “Develop a safe, integrated, efficient and sustainable actions and strategies, 1-5 year Capital Works transport network that meets future and current needs” Program, the timing/costing of actions, and context in which they are intended can be found in the comprehensive Transport Master Plan at Outcomes and Strategies www.dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au The Transport Master Plan establishes a one to 20 year scope, which consists of Outcomes and Strategies Transport Master Plan for the future of our District Council. The development The Transport Master Plan is a comprehensive plan of these Outcomes and Strategies was informed from for the current and future transport need of the District community and stakeholder consultation, as well as Council of Mount Barker. The Plan includes a focus on Council and Elected Member workshops. social, economic and environmental outcomes for The Outcomes and Strategies of the Transport Master transport decisions, as well as directing the future Plan are categorised under the following areas: structure of the road network of the District. The

Transport Master Plan takes a multi-modal approach 01: Future Growth in response to growth, taking into consideration all modes of transport including; private passenger 02: Public Transport vehicles, heavy vehicles, public transport, cycling and 03: Walking and Cycling walking. It also focuses on a higher level of integration by taking into account land use planning, the environ- 04: Road Safety ment, social implications and the outcomes of travel 05: Travel Demand Management demand. The approach behind the Transport Master Plan is to As defined in the District Council of Mount Barker Draft apply a new way of thinking, away from just solving “hot Community Plan Outcomes are things we want to spots” through traffic based (short term problem- provide and see in our district at present and in the solving), to a transport system that takes account of future, where as Strategies are the methods we intend “hot spots” within the context of an integrated transport to utilise in order to achieved these Outcomes. system within a changing and evolving world.

develop a safe, integrated, efficient and sustainable transport network that meets future and current needs

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key drivers

Public Consultation Global Shocks and External Influences The Transport Master Plan has been established by Global Shocks, such as oil price increases, the analysing key drivers and through information gathered economy and climate change will have a direct effect during consultation. Community groups, residents, on the transport decisions people make on a daily State Government agencies, District Council of Mount basis (where to travel to and how often). Preparing for Barker representatives and Elected Members have these external shocks through building a robust provided information though a series of consultation Transport Master Plan will ensure sound investment opportunities to ensure the content of this plan is decisions are made. Recent indications both in robust, collaborative and encompasses all aspects of Australia and overseas are that petrol pricing can lead transport throughout the District. For a summary of the to significantly altered travel behaviour and housing consultation process and outcomes, the documents location choice. Community Engagement Outcome Report: Summary and Stakeholder Workshop Report: Summary are both Transport Disadvantage available on the Council website Transport disadvantage is defined as being a situation where individuals/communities have difficulties Population Growth accessing private transport or key public transport Perhaps the biggest influence on future transport in the systems that meet their daily needs. It is also often District is the expected rate of development and suggested that areas located at the urban fringe (such population increase in Mount Barker, Littlehampton and as Mount Barker) suffer from a higher degree of Nairne and the resulting traffic increases. Recent transport disadvantage due to limited access to public Census population figures for the District illustrate an transport services, or poor provisions of local services annual population growth rate of approximately 3%. to be able to walk or cycle to for their daily and weekly This has resulted in an average 300 extra dwellings needs. Therefore, a focus of the Transport Master per annum over the past eight years. Assuming this Plan is to improve public transport, increase level of development will continue in the coming years, participation in walking and cycling and implement this is expected to generate an extra 35,000 vehicle Travel Demand Management programs. trips per day from the District by 2026.

Land Use Planning Clearly defining the location of potential residential, commercial, industrial, mining and agricultural opportunities is an important aspect of planning any future transport network. By estimating the potential traffic impact that specific land uses will have on the immediate and wider transport networks, one is able to plan appropriately. assuming the current level of development will continue in the coming years, this is expected to generate an extra 35,000 vehicle trips per day from the District by 2026

Page 02 Transport Master Plan: consultation to results

consultation analysis results Nairne Primary School traffic issues Strategic Planning: 01: Future Growth

Sims Road role and function Developed a 30 year Travel Demand Outcome: A robust transport network that responds to future regional growth, Model for the District

Princes Hwy/Junction Rd improves traffic flow and reduces

Evaluated Network Scenarios for Adelaide Road and Interchange capacity congestion within townships. freight and vehicle movements Flaxley Rd future traffic volumes International examples: ‘Best Practice’ Hurling Drive future traffic volumes and innovation 02: Public Transport Outcome: Improved public transport Hahndorf Main Street Traffic Issues accessibility and availability within, Church Street Hahndorf congestion safety through and from the District Council Area. Parking in the CBD Traffic Analysis:

Traffic‘Hot Spot’ Issues ‘Fingerboard’ intersection safety Developed a Network Operating Strategy 03: Walking and Cycling Main Street Nairne parking Accident/Traffic analysis Outcome: Increased levels of walking and North Road Nairne role/function cycling in the District Council Area. Intersection/Road Conceptual Design

Population growth/traffic demand Road treatment and improvement Freight in townships design

Infrastructure opportunities 04: Road Safety Outcome: Improved safety of the road Manage ‘through’ traffic Policy and Context: network, including the management of Walking and cycling infrastructure freight safety conflicts. Review of existing and relevant

Public/Private transport balance Council, State and Federal Documents

Climate change (GHG emissions) Analysis and incorporation of previous 05: Travel Demand Management Inter-government co-operation studies and traffic concept designs Outcome: Implementation of travel Public transport accessibility Review of TMP in response to State demand management programs to reduce Government Plan for Greater Adelaide car use, resulting in environmental and

Parking policy and demand social benefits

Key Influences/Community Key Concerns Land use planning

outcomes, strategies and council role

The roles of Council are used to illustrate the responsibility necessary to enact the strategies of the Transport Master Plan, as outlined in the following sections.

Leadership - Council leading the community or local government sector by example, as well as setting directions to meet current and future needs, usually through policy, strategies, plans or reviews

Owner/Custodian - Council fulfilling its obligations to manage the community‟s assets including buildings, facilities, public space, reserves and those of the natural environment

Regulatory - Council distributing or displaying community information produced by other agencies, and developing resources to promote a common understanding of key characteristics and trends relating to the City

Advocate - Council making representations on behalf of the community to one or more parties that has a direct role or influence with regard to the matter under consideration

Initiator/Facilitator - Council bringing together stakeholders, or joining with other stakeholders, to collectively pursue a shared interest or service or to resolve an issue

Agent - Council providing a service on behalf of another party that funds the service, when the associated funding conditions accord with Council‟s own directions

Part Funder - Council contributing funds or resources, as one of a number of parties that contribute funds (or resources), towards an initiative or service

Direct service provider - Council fully funding and providing a service

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01: future growth outcome: A robust transport network that sets the framework for future regional growth, improves traffic flow and reduces congestion within townships.

Strategy 1.1 Strategy 1.4 Develop a network strategy for north to Develop integrated transport and land use south movements through the District to solutions that compliment the transport reduce the impact of increasing commuter solutions contained in this report. and freight traffic. Council Role: Leadership, Owner/Custodian, Council Role: Leadership, Advocate, Initiator/ Initiator/Facilitator, Part Funder Facilitator, Agent

Strategy 1.5 Strategy 1.2 Develop a ‘Network Operating Strategy’ Plan and develop a local connector to the that better defines the road hierarchy east and south of Mount Barker based on the passenger, commuter, tourist connecting Wellington Road and Flaxley and the freight task. Road traffic to Bald Hills Road/ South East Council Role: Leadership, Owner/Custodian, Freeway interchange. Advocate, Part Funder Council Role: Leadership, Advocate, Initiator/ Facilitator, Agent Strategy 1.6 Examine B-Double route strategy Strategy 1.3 Council Role: Initiator/Facilitator Develop a staged Mount Barker CBD network strategy to deal with increasing Strategy 1.7 demand and conflicts. Address traffic management issues to en- Council Role: Leadership, Owner/Custodian, sure local / site specific concerns are ad- Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator, Part Funder dressed Council Role: Leadership, Owner/Custodian, Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator, Part Funder

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02: public transport outcome: Improved public transport accessibility and availability within, through and from the District Council Area .

Strategy 2.1 Strategy 2.3 Develop a long term public transport Investigate the opportunity for flexible network plan, with services, frequencies public transport services/timetabling. and coverage matched with infrastructure, Council Role: Leadership, Advocate, Initiator/ land use and community needs. Facilitator Council Role: Leadership, Advocate, Initiator/ Facilitator, Part Funder Strategy 2.4 Provide information on current public Strategy 2.2 transport services to residents and Ensure integration of other transport visitors. modes to public transport infrastructure. Council Role: Leadership, Information Provider Council Role: Leadership, Advocate, Initiator/ Facilitator Strategy 2.5 Improve accessibility to public transport for people with high or specific needs. Council Role: Initiator/Facilitator, Agent, Part Funder

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03: walking and cycling outcome: Increased levels of walking and cycling in the District Council Area.

Strategy 3.1 Strategy 3.5 Continue to invest in walking and cycling Investigate the potential utilisation of infrastructure. existing corridors to create a recreational Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ and commuter network for walking and Facilitator, Part Funder, Information Provider cycling Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ Strategy 3.2 Facilitator, Part Funder Ensure walking and cycling infrastructure connections to centres and services Strategy 3.6 Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ Liaise with State Government, advocacy Facilitator, Information Provider bike groups and surrounding councils Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator Strategy 3.3 Ensure provisions for walking and cycling Strategy 3.7 Develop the pedestrian box concept for are implemented in new residential the Mount Barker CBD Centre to support developments walking and cycling as the key mode of Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ Facilitator, Part Funder access Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/

Facilitator, Part Funder, Direct Service Provider Strategy 3.4 Ensure a balance of integration between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ Facilitator

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04: road safety outcome: Improved safety of the road network, including the management of freight safety conflicts .

Strategy 4.1 Strategy 4.4 Develop a speed policy to undertake a Initiate education safety programs (active) review of speed limits and ‘kiss and ride’ (passive) initiatives to Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ improve road user behaviour Facilitator Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator,

Strategy 4.2 Strategy 4.5 Identify opportunities for funding through Identification and promotion of freight the Black Spot and Roads to Recovery networks, gazetted roads and a road programs hierarchy (see also strategies 1.5 and 1.6) Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator, Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator

Strategy 4.3 Strategy 4.6 Continue to ensure on-going road Provide emergency access to all parts of maintenance and renewal the District Council Role: Owner/Custodian, Initiator/ Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator, Facilitator, Part Funder Agent

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05: travel demand management outcome: Implementation of travel demand management programs to reduce car use, resulting in environmental and social benefits

Strategy 5.1 Strategy 5.3 Develop and implement education Establish a Council and Community programs that demonstrate the Database for education and information environmental, social and economic sharing benefits of travel demand management Council Role: Initiator/Facilitator, Information Council Role: Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator, Part Provider, Part Funder Funder Strategy 5.4 Strategy 5.2 Ensure new developments (residential, Investigate opportunities to encourage/ commercial and industrial) facilitate initiate carpooling programs measures that support travel demand Council Role: Initiator/Facilitator, Part Funder management programs Council Role: Initiator/Facilitator, Part Funder

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actions and implementation

The following actions are aligned with the preceding strategies of the Transport Master Plan. The actions in this Executive Summary document are from the comprehensive Trans- port Master Plan and have been shortened to meet the purposes of this document. For a 1-5 year capital works program, the timing/costing of these actions, and context in which they are intended, please see the fore-mentioned document.

Each action is also attributed an „implementation code‟ which illustrates who is responsible for implementing the action, or how it is going to be implemented. These codes are as follows:

= Internal council resources and officers

= Capital works Program

I = Requires further detailed investigation

E = External funding contribution required (part or whole)

P = Requires policy-development based on further investigation

Page 10 01: future growth

A robust transport network that sets the framework for future regional growth, improves traffic flow and reduces congestion within townships.

strategy 1.1 actions (see pages 36-42 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Advocate for suitable freight routes to control movements through the District I Investigate the actions of the S&HLGA 2020 Transport Plan to ensure it is suitable for the District

E Develop a fully functional Bald Hills Road Interchange E Upgrade Bald Hills Road to a high safety standard, including B Double trucks (between Hartman Rd & the Freeway)

E Upgrade the Hartman/Alexandrina Road Junction E Upgrade the Springs Road/Bald Hills Road intersection E Upgrade Bald Hills Road between the Princes Highway and the proposed Interchange

I Advocate for a full Verdun interchange

strategy 1.2 actions (see page 43 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Develop an „Eastern Connector‟ around the Mount Barker township (between Wellington Road & Bald Hills Road)

I Develop a „southern connector‟ between Wellington Road and Flaxley Road I Develop a local collector between Wellington Road and Paech/Hartman Road P Develop a business case for the other elements of the preferred scenario

strategy 1.3 actions

See Pages 12-15 of this document for specific Actions on upgrading the Mt Barker CBD transport network (Short, Medium and Long Term Actions)

strategy 1.4 actions (see page 55 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Include preferred road and heavy vehicle routes in next revision of Council Development Plan P Support buffer and access protocols for all forms of land use key transport corridors P Ensure all new development areas support and are aligned with the network operating strategy I Develop a concept plan for the provision of shared zones inside the CBD Pedestrian box

strategy 1.5 actions (see pages 56-61 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Adopt the road hierarchy proposed within the Network Operating Strategy (NOS) P Audit the road network system on an annual basis to meet the needs of the Network Operating Strategy P Expand the Network Operating Strategy (NOS) contained in TMP in consultation with DTEI strategy 1.6 actions (see page 62 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Review the 2010 Southern & Hills Local Government Association Transport Plan to ensure consistency I Structure the B-double network to access proposed Bald Hills Road Interchange I Develop Alexandrina Rd between Secker Rd and Bald Hills Rd to a B-Double standard

strategy 1.7 actions

See Pages 16-17 of this document for specific Actions on implementing local traffic management initiatives across the District

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strategy 1.3 actions: CBD Network Upgrade and Development

immediate actions: 1-2 years (see pages 46-47 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Change of priority at Gawler/Hutchinson intersection to Hutchinson Street P Make the Gawler / Mann Street roundabout permanent I Adopt a strategy to preserve options for the Medium to Long term strategy below: to prevent costly re-working of traffic management strategy

P Close Morphett Street on the eastern side of Hutchinson Street: (Convert the intersection to a T-junction, convert balance of McLaren Street to additional parking or green space and monitor intersection for future installation of traffic signals)

medium term actions: 2-4 years (see pages 47-48 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Upgrade of the Mann Street corridor : (Traffic controls that promote better traffic management and pedestrian crossing to commercial precinct of the CBD to the south, Bend treatment between Hutchinson Street and Mann Street, Capacity for two lanes into and out of Mann Street at the Adelaide Road Roundabout, access to future car park opportunities along the route including Council‟s Stephen Street Car Park and Walker Street, and improved pedestrian facilities along and crossing of the road)

I Upgrade Gawler Street between Hutchinson and Mann Street and intersection of Gawler Street / Hutchinson Street: investigate a one way extension to Cameron/Mann Street and develop contra-flow bus lane between Mann Street and Hutchinson Street

E Redesign Gawler Street/Adelaide Road Intersection to provide left hand turn slip lane into Gawler Street I Develop a Corridor plan for Hutchinson Street between Gawler Street and Druids Avenue, and upgrade options between Hampton Road and Mann Street

P Considerations include pedestrian crossings, bus stops, car parks access for shopping centres, and future plans for the intersection of Gawler Street and Morphett Street. This includes provision of right turning lane into Druids Ave- nue

I Develop a public parking policy (long term) (responding to this Transport Master Plan by promoting stations only near Mann Street and Morphett Street and proper pedestrian links outside the box)

long term actions: 4-5+ years (see pages 48-49 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Develop a corridor management plan for Morphett Street between Adelaide Road and Hutchinson Street (with focus on and consideration to: A focal public transport route, pedestrianisation connectivity across Morphett Street, and installation of a roundabout at Walker/Morphett Street)

I Develop a corridor management plan for Druids Avenue to support its function as a key access corridor to the CBD and as an alternative centre bypass route (with consideration to the rearrangement of the intersection of Druids Avenue and Cameron Road to close Druids Avenue on the eastern side of Cameron Street and rearrange priority to Druids Avenue and Cameron Road East, and possible provision of turning lanes into Hutchinson Street and Walker Street) P Retain significant trees and existing streetscape I Revisit the Mount Barker Regional Town Centre Action Plan (Nov 2002) design framework so that any revisions reflect the strategies and actions contained within this Transport Master Plan

Key: implementation code

= internal council resources = capital works program = external funding opportunity I = investigation required P = policy development required E

Page 12 Mt Barker CBD: future transport network

The Mount Barker CBD is the central focus for the District of Mount Barker, and generates a significant amount of traffic from its retail, services and shopping opportunities. The residents of Mount Barker have raised concerns for the current transport operations of the CBD, such as congestion, pedestrian access and parking shortages. This vision for the future transport network for the CBD is aimed at addressing these concerns now and into the future.

Page 13 district transport network: proposed transport network for 2020

The following diagram spatially illustrates the local traffic management, infrastructure options and potential future road connections within the Transport Master Plan. The specific strategies and actions, as well as in -depth rationale for infrastructure investment and traffic management options are contained in the Future

Page 15 local traffic management: actions

strategy 1.7 actions: local traffic management (see pages 63-66 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

The day to day management of specific traffic problems is an ongoing role that Council will facilitate. In some situations the problems identified only involve Council roads, in which case it has complete control and responsibility for the investigation and implementation of treatments. In other instances, the roads are under the control of the State Government Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, and in these situations Council has a leadership / advocacy role to ensure that the concerns are properly addressed by the State.

The treatment of specific traffic locations must be undertaken in the context of the overall transport management plan, with particular regard to the functional use of the roads (as identified in the Network Operating Strategy). Treatment options must be in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Legal Use of Traffic Control Devices in South Australia, and associated Australian Standards and Guidelines.

Specific local treatments have been investigated as part of the Transport Master Plan, and are subject to upgrades as part of the 1-5 Year works Program, or require further investigation to ensure the optimal outcome is achieved. These following actions are aligned with Strategy 1.7 and include:

I Princes Highway / Woodside Road / Saleyard Road Intersection: this project will be jointly funded by Local, State and Federal Governments and improves the traffic and safety issues at the intersection and Nairne Primary School I Sims Road infrastructure upgrades; the upgrade of Sims road is subject to public consultation on the concept design and the outcomes as a result of the State Governments Plan For Greater Adelaide I Princes Highway / Junction Road Intersection improvements, including suggestion of intersection definition, kerb protuberances and potential provisions for additional turning lane I Resolving the Mt Barker Road/Adelaide Road/North Terrace Traffic issues: DTEI are currently investigating options to install a roundabout at this location, and will work with Council to ensure the most suitable outcome I Flaxley Road/ Hurling Drive: improvement of this junction controls is subject to future traffic volumes and the outcomes of the State Government Plan for Greater Adelaide

I Hahndorf Main Street issues: programmed works include the investigation of kerb protuberances, and the restriction of heavy vehicles from using the local road network I Resolve the Church Street Hahndorf issues: investigation of parking restrictions in the immediate vicinity to improve traffic flow, especially during school peak hours.

I Resolve the Mawson Road / Battunga Road, Meadows issues: Approach DTEI with a view to rationalising the intersection space with medians and corner kerbing to better define the intersection area I Resolve the Adelaide – Goolwa Road / Paris Creek Road issues: approach DTEI to determine what improvements can be initiated at the intersection I Main Street Nairne issues: introduction of parking controls adjacent to the Post Office I North Road (Nairne) will be developed to meet its role in the road network. As well as this, the traffic conditions on North Road should be monitored following the improvements to Woodside Rd/Princes Hwy. I Mawson Road / Brookman Road intersection: DTEI has submitted this location for funding consideration under the 2009- 2010 Black Spot Program to improve approaches, signing and guardrail installation. I Improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow on Dutton Road at St Francis de Sale College. I Develop and extend Saleyard Road to improve local access for the township of Nairne (in response to future growth)

Key: implementation code

= internal council resources = capital works program = external funding opportunity I = investigation required P = policy development required E

Page 16 02: Public Transport Actions

Improved public transport accessibility and availability within, through and from the District Council Area.

strategy 2.1 actions (see pages 70-72 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Improve the effectiveness of radial services from outer townships into Mount Barker I Periodically audit bus stop locations I Investigate opportunities for buses to have priority at specific intersections I Indentify gaps in current services to improve access and frequency I Advocate and liaise with State Government for a „one-ticket system‟ strategy 2.2 actions (see page 73 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Provide a new park and ride facility at Mount Barker Road, Littlehampton I Lobby the Passenger Transport Board to provide secure bicycle parking I Investigate locations for indented bus “pull out” areas along key and narrow roads

strategy 2.3 actions (see page 74 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Initiate further discussions with DTEI and the Hills Community Passenger Network I Explore potential partnerships with private bus companies and tourism operators strategy 2.4 actions (see page 75 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Investigate how to best market/disseminate information on services

strategy 2.5 actions (see page 76 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Ensure DDA compliant bus stops and services P Investigate access cabs/taxi services to provide better access and response times I Focus on a responsive system that meets the needs of the disadvantaged or vulnerable

03: Walking and Cycling Actions

Increased levels of walking and cycling in the District Council Area.

strategy 3.1 actions (see page 87 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Construct a bicycle network as per program of priorities P Audit, and develop the footways asset management plan (i.e. construction program). k P Establish „end -of -journey” infrastructure I Liaise with schools, recreational facilities and shop owners to establish bike parking I Map out existing bike parking facilities to illustrate any gaps/opportunities P Install parking rails at end-of-journey as per works program P Ensure an adequate maintenance program is in place for bicycle and walking infrastructure strategy 3.2 actions (see page 89 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Assessments of new developments to include walking and cycling provisions

P Ensure that new commercial and retail developments have access for cycling and walking

Page 17 strategy 3.3 actions (see page 90 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Ensure that planners incorporate cycling and walking as part of all urban development P Briefs for capital works projects include bicycle and walking provisions P Assessments of developments include bicycle and walking provisions P Provide cyclist and walking links to existing or proposed networks adjacent to new developments strategy 3.4 actions (see page 91 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

P Ensure safe crossing points where bicycle and walking routes interact with roads P Prepare Traffic Impact Statements for new engineering works to include cyclist impacts strategy 3.5 actions (see page 92 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Utilise creek corridors to implement shared use paths, where possible I Audit the safety of users along creeks and reserves P Extend the Laratinga Trail; implement Stage 2 of the Trail Development Concept Plan I Review the Draft Mount Barker Recreational Trails Strategy (2006-2010) and implement the subsequent strategies and actions strategy 3.6 actions (see page 94 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Liaise with DTEI regarding maintenance and renewal for cycling facilities on their roads I Liaise with surrounding councils to identify possible extensions of existing cycling networks across District boundaries strategy 3.7 actions (see page 95 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Convert Stephens Street and Walker Street into “shared use zones” in conjunction with the staged development of the Mount Barker CBD in Strategy 1.3 P Develop a concept plan for Walker Street to be converted into a one-way street

04: Road Safety Actions

Improved safety of the road network, including the management of freight safety conflicts

strategy 4.1 actions (see page 104 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Initiate discussions with DTEI with a view to developing a speed limit regime I Undertake an audit of speed limit signage to ensure consistent and appropriate level of signage strategy 4.2 actions (see page 105 of Transport Master Plan for detail)

I Undertake a detailed review of crash data to identify locations with higher numbers of crashes

strategy 4.3 actions (see page 106 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Review road management principles to maximise asset condition

I Review unsealed roads and create an operational management plan for sealing unsealed roads strategy 4.4 actions (see page 107 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Support the initiation and operation of a Community Road Safety Group within the District, P Apply a „Kiss and Ride‟ strategy to school sites as necessary I Work with SA Police to ensure all road users are aware of road safety programs strategy 4.5 actions (see page 109 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Implement appropriate land use buffers on freight routes I Examine the recommendations, strategies and actions of the S&HLGA Transport Plan to ensure they align with the de- sired future outcomes of the Mt Barker Transport Master Plan

Page 18 strategy 4.6 actions (see page 111 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Develop and maintain roadside management plans to ensure roads remain safe I Liaise with SA Police and the CFS to endorse emergency access and egress routes P Ensure the Council roadside management plan reflects the priorities identified in the Zone Emergency Management Plan (includes audit of access routes and fire trails) P Identify to the community the emergency access/egress points for the South Eastern Freeway

05: Travel Demand Management Actions

Implementation of Travel Demand Management to reduce car use, environmental and social impacts.

strategy 5.1 actions (see page 116 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Promote established campaigns/initiatives that promote Travel Demand Management P Market/Advertise all modes of transport that can help increase transport initiatives I Liaise with the Community Education and Programs Section of DTEI to establish and implement TravelSmart programs. strategy 5.2 actions (see page 117 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Create a Carpool index or website where people can register their to participate in carpooling P Promote carpooling and its associated benefits e.g. environmental and economic savings I Setup a car pooling access program, which can include car pool databases, and the provision of preferential car pooling or spaces P Implement a guaranteed ride home programme to ensure employees will receive a ride home if an emergency arises strategy 5.3 actions (see page 118 of Transport Master Plan for detail) I Examine the most appropriate methods for a TDM database for education and information sharing (e.g. internet, notice board, index or register) strategy 5.4 actions (see page 119 of Transport Master Plan for detail) P Adopt a regulatory approach by continuing to account for walking and cycling facilities in new developments P Involve the participation of major trip generators as well as government strategies

Key: implementation code

= internal council resources = capital works program = external funding opportunity I = investigation required P = policy development required E

Page 19 Future Considerations: Plan for Greater Adelaide

The primary objective of the Transport Master Plan is to develop a safe, integrated and efficient transport network for the district to cater for current and future needs. Part of this is to ensure all influences and key drivers are taken into consideration to create a robust and comprehensive plan for the future. The State Government is currently undertaking a Growth Study for the metropolitan and outer- metropolitan areas Adelaide, which will inform the development of a Plan for Greater Adelaide (due for release in July, 2009). This Sate Government plan may well have impacts of the future growth of the district, specifically around the townships of Mount Barker, Littlehampton and Nairne. These impacts will need to be considered in the future transport network of the District. For the Transport Master Plan to be robust, and ensure all influences and key drives are taken into consideration, certain aspects of the Transport Master Plan have been put on hold awaiting the outcomes of the Plan for Greater Adelaide. The elements therefore not included in this version of the Transport Master Plan are: New Southern connector road (from Flaxley Road to Wellington Road); New local collector road (from Wellington Road to Sims Road/Paech Road junction); New Eastern connector road (from Sims Road/Paech Road junction to Springs Road/Bald Hills road intersection); Sims Road – external infrastructure arising from the proposed residential developments each side of the Mount Barker Waldorf School; Configuration consideration within the vicinity of St Francis De Sales College and adjacent Council land. Once the outcomes of the State Government plan have been established, Council can progress with more certainty as to how the transport network will be impacted upon, and therefore ensure that the best possible decisions are made. Rather than delay community engagement on a draft Transport Master Plan until the implications of these related processes are known, it was considered preferable to provide information to the community earlier in the form of this Plan. The elements not included in the draft Plan will be progressed and reported to Council with subsequent community engagement on these to occur as soon as practicable once the State Government Growth Study and other related processes have been finalised.

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